[WeightyInFla]

Name: WeightyInFla
Age: 21
Locale: Florida USA
Weight: 181
Goal: 135
Why I Joined: I wanted to be part of a community of people just like me.
Exercise: I have RA so it makes it very difficult to exercise because of the pain. I'm trying to seek out new options that are less aggressive on my bones but that will also help me tone and lose weight.
Food: I don't eat as well as I should but I'm trying to change all that. I'm going slowly but surely. First thing I'm cutting out is sodas and drinks that are very caffeinated. I'm trying to increase the amount of fruit and veggie juices. There might be some sugars but my nutrient intake will be better
Goals: I've never been this heavy in my life and I knwo that when I look in the mirror I'm not happy. It's time to chagne that. I want to enjoy going out shopping again, this time, without having to buy from Plus Size section or without those extra "X"s in front of the L. And the only person that can do that is me.

[Bikini Ready]

Welcome welcome welcome!!! You will find lots of support here that's for sure. I'm 21 also and I know what you mean about all the sudden looking in the mirror and all the sudden being ready to lose the weight and keep it off for real! Good luck!

[katydid]

Hello. I read your post and wish you much luck! I'm much older (you are my youngest son's age!) and think that you're doing yourself a big favor by even just giving up the soda. I think you'll be surprised.
Good luck!